Dear GLA Members,
In the third week of the GLA’s Health and Wellbeing Month we are focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Next Friday we are hosting a FREE session at the Geelong Library from 12:30pm run by Dr Hannah Pickford focussing on what she calls the “Un-Stress Project,” and which will provide one CPD point. Dr Pickford is a practicing chiropractor, avid martial artist and has a Masters in Human Nutrition.
The session is designed to help people recognise the symptoms of chronic stress, otherwise known as sympathetic dominance and give insight into how nutrition and lifestyle modification can support recovery.
This event is reserved for GLA members only. A light lunch will be served at 12:30pm, with the CPD starting at 1:00pm. You will be able to add any dietary requirements when you book your ticket. To book your ticket, scroll down to the end of the email and click on "Event Details".
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The character of the work that lawyers do can mean that we are particularly predisposed to suffering from stress, anxiety and depression.
Most employers offer an EAP that allows their staff to access free and confidential wellbeing support and assistance. Enquire with your Human Resources Manager to find out further details.
The Law Institute of Victoria also offers an EAP program through Converge International. LIV members can access this service free of charge for up to three hours per issue per year. This is a confidential service that can be accessed by calling 1300 687 327 and arranging to speak with a consultant over the phone or meeting face to face.
More information and Resources
Following on with the topic of Mental Health and Wellbeing this month, we have put together the following interesting articles and resources:
1. The Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute has a useful and relevant Mental Health Toolkit that specifically focuses on the Legal Profession:
The Black Dog Institute has also published an online self-help treatment program for stress, anxiety and depression called myCompass. myCompass provides monitoring of symptoms and lifestyle, graphical feedback, motivational messages and tips. It also allows the completion of phsycho-social and skill building modules. myCompass is free within Australia: https://www.mycompass.org.au/
2. Apps
Have you tried meditation and mindfulness? It is one of the most effective ways of managing stress. There a many free apps that can teach you to meditate, including “Smiling Mind” and “Calm” whch are both popular options you can find in your Appstore or Google Play.
3. Sympathetic Dominance by Dr Wayne Todd
Dr Pickford also recommends a book titled Sympathetic Dominance by Dr Wayne Todd, which takes a closer look at the links between the gut, posture and hormone system with the nervous system which will be explored in her session:
https://www.sdprotocol.com/shop-retail/sd-protocol-book/
We look forward to seeing you there.
Geelong Law Association
| Ticket Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 3: Mental Wellbeing: FREE Mental Wellbeing CPD at Geelong Library Week 3: Mental Wellbeing: FREE Mental Wellbeing CPD at Geelong Library | $0.00 | Sale Ended |
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